No of Tigers left in India: 2226

Ingrained deeply, knitted together with human life since forever. They existed in dense population in human proximity, hence their presence is consistently felt across diverse art forms such as Gond and Warli painting. Tiger is a powerful symbol of dignity, ferocity and will power, together amalgamating into a representation of strength. The Chinese, Egyptian, Korean, Roman and Indian art are a few examples (from many) that have warmly welcomed and celebrated them in their expressions. Unfortunately, the continuous hunting of the tigers as well as the shrinking of greener patches due to deforestation has almost brought the tigers to the threshold of becoming extinct. At the right moment however, with the Indian Government’s conscious efforts towards creating awareness, the human race does realize the stinging fact that the jungle without the roar of these majestic cats would be like a garden without its flower bed.

This show is an attempt to celebrate an undeniable emblem of power, strength, beauty and eternal aristocracy. Through a beautiful series of painted masks, momentarily captured sharp shots and realistic paintings, we make the viewer whisper a prayer that, “May the magnetic, dynamic, wild cat always be present amidst our thick forests and forever be loved as a precious and irreplaceable member of the family.”

Curated by Fawad Tamkanat & Kalpana Shah

Time: 6:30 to 9:00PM

Date: 25th July 2019

Venue: Tao Art Gallery, The View, 165, The View, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai.

Show continues till 12th August 2019 dailty between 11:00AM to 7:00PM.